Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), most commonly known by his stage name Bono (/ˈbɒnoʊ/ BON-oh), is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, often using political, social, and religious themes. During their early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to U2's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with members of U2.
Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, is managing director and a managing partner of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. Bono is also widely known for his activism concerning Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign and Product Red. He has organised and played in several benefit concerts and has met with influential politicians. Bono has been praised and criticised for his activism and involvement with U2. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year by Time, among other awards and nominations.
Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll Rivalry
Karl: A word to the wise from an old man before you go. Remember only this: the measure of a man is what's left when fame falls away... oh, and another thing: get as much sex as you can!
Ivan McCormick: You made the worst decision of my life!
Ivan McCormick: So, fill me in, brother, how much are we into Danny Machin for?::Neil McCormick: All in all? Thirteen grand. Give or take.::Ivan McCormick: Thirteen grand? What is that? Five grand a kneecap and three for our heads?::Neil McCormick: ...That doesn't add up, Ivan.
Neil McCormick: Hello? Hi, where is Hammond?::Rick: Are you the new runners?::Neil McCormick: No, no no, of course we are not the new runners. We're the McCormicks! We're Hammond's new act, we're just here to sign the old contracts.::Rick: Hammond is history. Axed. Kept spunking cash into Kajagoogoo. I'm the new Hammond.::Neil McCormick: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. What was the last thing he said before he left?::Rick: Let me think uh... "I'm gonna sue you bastards right through the arsehole". Then he sort of... broke down. It was all very uncool.::Ivan McCormick: Yeah but he did tell you about our deal?::Neil McCormick: And the fifty grand advance?::Rick: Oh yeah... it's ringing bells. Ding-a-ling-ling! But I would say a hundred's more realistic.::Ivan McCormick: [surprised] A hundred grand?::Rick: Yeah! I'll tell you what: You boys will look fucking fantastic on camera! We'll do you a video to rival Duran Duran.::Neil McCormick: Ok, yeah!::Rick: And we'll shoot it ON THE MOON!::Ivan McCormick: What? Really?::Rick: NO! Not really! In fact, I'll tell you why you boys will never be signed to this label. You look like a pair of mental fortune tellers from a gypsy fair. And Hammond liked you, therefore, I hate you! I wouldn't sign you to this label if you paid me a hundred grand and let me John Paul Pope your mother.
Steve Loved Music Way Too Much.
Plot
'Guido', an Italian immigrant, works for a Valet company called 'Disco Valet'. He starts work at 9am and accidentally wakes up at 8:48am. Guido will lose his job if he doesn't make it right at 9 and the next 10 minutes will be his biggest challenge yet, along with his language barrier...
Keywords: character-name-in-title, italian-immigrant
Running late has a new look!
An Italian immigrant, a Disco Valet and 10 minutes to get to work!
Valet Parking has a new twist!
Meet Guido... He's Italian, he loves disco and he's running late!
Guido Superstar is in for a few surprises in the next 10 minutes...
He's got heart